Global Employees in Seafood Sector by Country

In 2024, the global seafood sector exhibits varied employee hours across different countries. Greece leads with 28.99 million hours, followed by Canada at 21.83 million. Portugal and Poland stand significant with 19.24 and 11.81 million hours respectively, while New Zealand (6.86 million) and Romania (5.42 million) show moderate figures. Countries like Ireland (3.52 million), Hungary (3.36 million), and Netherlands (2.81 million) contribute moderately. Denmark, Czech Republic, Finland, and Sweden range between 1.92 million and 1.02 million hours. Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia exhibit minimal workforce engagement with figures below 1 million hours.

Year-on-year variations from 2023 display Canada and New Zealand surging with 1.03% and 8.43%; Romania and Hungary also rise significantly. Greece, Canada, Netherlands, and Denmark show stable growth, while Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia decline. Finland, Ireland, Sweden, and Austria reflect moderate growth.

Future trends in the seafood sector workforce will likely be influenced by technological advancements, sustainability practices, and regulatory changes. Emerging markets, increasing demand for healthier food options, and industry automation are pivotal factors to watch, shaping the distribution of labor across countries.

Top countries in Employees in Seafood Sector by Country

# 10 Countries Million Hours Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Greece 28.99 2023 +1.13% +0.14% View data
2 2 Canada 21.83 2023 +0.087% +1.03% View data
3 3 Portugal 19.24 2023 +3.67% -0.047% View data
4 4 Poland 11.81 2023 +8% -0.94% View data
5 5 New Zealand 6.86 2023 +6.08% +8.43% View data
6 6 Romania 5.42 2023 +9.03% +7.76% View data
7 7 Ireland 3.52 2023 +0.057% +4.81% View data
8 8 Hungary 3.36 2023 +9.1% +6.7% View data
9 9 Netherlands 2.81 2023 -0.25% +1.42% View data
10 10 Denmark 1.92 2023 +0.26% +0.99% View data

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